Maintenance Director | Senior Living

Overview

The Maintenance Director will maintain and repair physical structures and utility systems of the community and maintain the grounds. He/she will install, service, and repair mechanical equipment (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.). Supervise support staff and contractors as applicable. Oversee housekeeping and van drivers.

Policies/Procedures/Administration

• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position, the department and their interactions with residents
• Possess the ability to perform minor repairs to machines, equipment, etc.
• Maintains the preventative maintenance program for all equipment in the community
• Checks, reads, and logs all gauges, thermometers, water gauges on boilers and thermometers in cooler and freezer daily
• Responsible for maintenance of drains, access areas, grease traps, garbage cans, cooling tower and mechanical rooms
• Responsible for overseeing grounds maintenance, refuse pick-up, and all outside appearances
• Investigates mechanical breakdowns and failures of machinery and equipment to determine cause and prevent reoccurrence by including the occurrence in the preventative maintenance program
• Repairs emergency breakdowns in shortest possible time
• Initiates and maintains a program of overall efficiency designed to eliminate waste and reduce operating expenses
• Maintains safe operating and fire prevention practices, including monthly fire drill
• Replaces light bulbs throughout the community
• Paints, plasters, and performs other work necessary to prepare rooms/suites for leasing
• Maintains community furniture in good condition
• Maintains a working knowledge of current information on building and equipment operation codes and regulations
• Requisition s and picks up supplies as needed. Responsible for purchases not exceeding budgetary constraints
• Maintains expenditures within budgetary limits
• Oversees pest control program
• Attends required staff meetings and in-services, including safety committee meeting
• Consults with Regional Maintenance Director as needed
• Develops and maintains a list of approved vendors for times when contracted repair services are required
• Maintains a work-order log through TELS-checked daily
• Performs other duties as assigned

Residents

• Handles special requests by residents for maintenance assistance
• Maintains maintenance records for each suite and common area in the community
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information

Staff

• Maintains good working relations with other staff members
• May supervise and conduct training sessions for other staff members as required

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED;
  Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and A/C-HVAC equipment
• Two years previous experience working in maintenance position, preferably in a large physical plant
• Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and follow written and oral directions
• Must be organized and willing to work well with residents, visitors, staff, and the management team
• Possess the ability to push, pull, lift and carry heavy material and equipment. Also must be able to tolerate extreme heat, cold, wet, humid or noisy conditions
• Must be in good physical and mental condition and have the ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders
• Certified in AC/Freon recovery, etc.
• Ability to be available and on-call on a 24-hour basis in case of emergency
• Must be in approved uniform, neat and clean appearance during working hours